Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Software Engineer - Early Career

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2025

At the heart of this transformation is software—the driving force behind communication, security enhancements, real-time updates, data processing, and a…

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst, Mid

Company: Booz Allen

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 26, 2025

Experience with network engineering functions, including Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, security tools, platforms, and technologies, including…

Machine Learning Engineer/ Communications/ West Los Angeles / Hybrid

Company: Motion Recruitment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 29, 2025

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. If you're looking for the chance to solve real, impactful challenges with deep…

Staff Accountant - Remote

Company: NEXT Oncology

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Sep 26, 2025

Update banking information daily, create ACH payments, and apply payments. Post AR payments to sales invoices. One+ years experience in GL accounting preferred.

Location Data Analyst

Company: Wyyerd Group LLC

Location: National City, CA

Posted Sep 26, 2025

Communication Skills: Ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Must maintain a clean driving record.

ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Computational Materials Integrity

Company: Southwest Research Institute

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Sep 26, 2025

A valid/clear driver's license is required. 0-3 years: Experience and/or training in fracture mechanics, fatigue crack growth assessment, continuum mechanics,…

Entry Level Software Developer

Company: Property Matrix

Location: Culver City, CA

Posted Sep 29, 2025

As an Entry Level Software Developer, you’ll take part in the design and development of software for the current and next generation of Property Matrix as a…

Senior, Software Engineer - BACKEND - JAVA

Company: Walmart

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Sep 29, 2025

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’…

LLM Serving Engineer (Cloud AI Engineering), Staff Engineer

Company: Qualcomm

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 29, 2025

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems…

Associate Ads Product Marketing Manager

Company: Netflix

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 29, 2025

Be a trusted partner to both the product and sales teams, and work closely with your team members in driving projects forward.

Director of Sales & Marketing

Company: The Delphi

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 29, 2025

Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.

HVAC Lead Installer - San Jose, CA

Company: Atlas Trillo Heating & Air Conditioning

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Sep 26, 2025

All candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screen, background checks and must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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